HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will have a design agreement regarding the Woodie Seat Freeway on its agenda on Tuesday.
A team comprised of WSP USA and JEO Consulting Group is the selected consulting team. WSP USA performed the TEAP study for the Kansas Department of Transportation and has intricate knowledge of the corridor while JEO brings significant experience in bridge design in the state.
The contract includes the design of the roundabout at the Avenue A and Woodie Seat Freeway interchange. As part of the contract, the consultant will evaluate feasible structure options to allow passage on Avenue B.
The contract contemplates three options, pedestrian access utilizing Avenue C, pedestrian access through Woodie Seat at Avenue B or vehicle and pedestrian access through Woodie Seat at Avenue B.
The consultants will evaluate various options for crossing configurations that would work in this setting including materials, positioning, end treatments, clearances, regional suppliers, and other facets that are to be taken into consideration and give a final recommendation to the city.
The design of the selected passage option is not included in this contract; that fee will need to be negotiated should a selection be made.
The proposed agreement with WSP USA for design services is an hourly contract with a not to exceed amount of $448,230. The Hutchinson City Council meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. at City Hall.